Everest
Therapeutics
Mental health library.
Tools, Education, and Support for Real-Life Healing
Therapist-Recommended Books for Mental Health, Relationships, and Personal Growth.
Welcome to our Mental Health Library — a curated collection of books handpicked by the team at Everest Therapeutics. These are the books we return to often in our work as therapists and in our own personal and professional growth.
Here, you’ll find therapist-recommended reads on topics like:
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trauma and healing
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attachment and relationships
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boundaries and communication
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ADHD and neurodiversity
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burnout and stress
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emotional regulation
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self-esteem and identity
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grief, growth, and resilience
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Some are educational, some are reflective, and some simply help people feel more understood and less alone.
Whether you’re currently in therapy, exploring self-development, or looking for meaningful mental health resources, we hope this collection offers insight, comfort, and practical perspective along the way.
Everest Therapeutics provides virtual counselling across New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Ontario, with in-person therapy available in Moncton, NB.
Take your time exploring.
Learning can be part of healing, too.
Fierce Self-Compassion
Kristin Neff, PhD
A guide for women to embrace their inner strength with kindness.
This book explores how women can develop a fierce form of self-compassion—standing up for themselves while staying grounded in care and connection.
The Power of Attachment
Diane Poole Heller, PhD
This book explores how early attachment wounds affect adult relationships—and how healing these patterns can lead to more secure, meaningful connections.
Releasing the Mother Load
Erica Djossa
Support for mothers overwhelmed by the invisible weight of caregiving.
Grounded in maternal mental health, this book helps mothers release guilt, reduce burnout, and reconnect with joy in everyday life.
When the Body Says No
Dr. Gabor Maté
The cost of hidden stress on our bodies and lives.
A compassionate and eye-opening look at the mind-body connection, showing how suppressed emotions and stress can manifest as physical illness.
Burnout
Emily & Amelia Nagoski
The secret to unlocking the stress cycle.
Especially relevant for women, this book explains how stress builds up in the body—and how to complete the stress cycle to feel truly restored.
The Universe
Has Your Back
Gabrielle Bernstein
Transform fear into faith.
A spiritually uplifting guide for those looking to trust more deeply in themselves and the world, this book offers gentle encouragement toward surrender, clarity, and connection.
Smart but Scattered
Peg Dawson, EdD
Helping children (and adults) with executive functioning challenges thrive.
A practical guide full of tools for improving attention, organization, and emotional regulation, especially for those with ADHD or similar challenges.